Transformation - noun, a metamorphosis. In physics – the induced or spontaneous change of one element into another by a nuclear process. This exhibition explores how artist books are made. From the initial inspiration, such as a poem, story, image or structure, and how the artist book object transforms and evolves in the creative process. Book artist Joelle Webber, of Westport Island, has two hand lettered pieces in this dynamic show.

Joelle has spent 40 years collecting book arts techniques in college and workshop settings. At Mermaid Bindery she binds books and boxes for others as well as writing, paper decorating, collage, calligraphy, pop-up and paper sculpting to illustrate her own artist books. Building on these creative techniques, she designs workshops for many different communities of makers.

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Location: Glickman Family Library, 7th floor; University of Southern Maine, Portland Campus; 314 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04101